Understanding Low Leg Injuries and Anatomy
Explore the anatomy of the lower leg, focusing on common injuries like shin splints. Learn about muscles, bones, and bony landmarks involved in conditions such as medial tibial stress syndrome. Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments for these issues.
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Low Leg Injuries Anatomy
Introduction Have you ever had shin splints? Did you know that there is a medical term for shin splints? Can you figure out what it might be called? Where is the pain located? What causes shin splints? What muscles are involved? What would you name shin splints?
Objectives Review Low Leg anatomy Muscles Origin, Insertion and Action Bones Landmarks Preview Low Leg Unit Injuries to Low Leg Tape Skills
Muscles: Gastroc Soleus Tibialis Anterior Tibialis Posterior Peronus Brevis Peronus Longus Anatomy Achilles Tendon Tibialis Anterior Bones: Tibia Fibula Femur (Patella)
Achilles Tendon Two Muscle Tendon Gastrocnemius Superficial O: Med & Lat condyles of femur I: Calcaneus A: Plantarflexion of foot Soleus Deep O: Posterior tibia & fibula I: Calcaneus Plantarflexion of foot
Tibialis Muscles Tibialis Anterior O: Lat condyle of tibia I: Plantar surface of 1st Metatarsal A: Dorisflex & Invert foot Tibialis Posterior O: Posterior tibia & fibula I: Plantar tarsals A: Plantarflex & Invert foot
Peroneus Muscles Peroneus Longus (Superficial) O: Lateral proximal fibula I: Plantar 1st Metatarsal A: Plantarflex & eversion Peroneus Brevis (Deep) O: Lateral low fibula I: Base of 5th MT A: Plantarflex & eversion
Bony Landmarks A: Lateral Malleolus B: Distal Tibiofibular Jt C: Fibula (Shaft) D: Interosseus Membrane E: Proximal Tibiofibular Jt F: Fibular Head G: Lateral Condyle H: Intercondylar Notch I: Medial Condyle J: Tibial Tuberosity K: Anterior Crest L: Tibia (Shaft) M: Medial Malleolus Items in bold: New Information
Low Leg Injuries Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Anterior Compartment Syndrome
Tape jobs Achilles Tendon Tape Support MTSS (Shin splint) Tape support MTSS Support Achilles Support
